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This new $9 million Kelowna road not expected to be used much
When Kelowna’s Clement Avenue was expanded to join Gordon Drive to Spall Road in 2007…
Small Island community might have answers to Kamloops, Okanagan housing crisis
The tiny community of Tofino – population 2,500 – is in the middle of building…
iN TRAFFIC: Snow and slippery sections on Thompson-Okanagan highways
Light snow that fell on much of the Thompson-Okanagan region this morning, Nov. 21, is…
New York issues first licenses for legal pot dispensaries
NEW YORK (AP) — New York issued its first 36 cannabis dispensary licenses on Monday,…
Kelowna councillor ‘insulted’ by developer’s plan for attainable housing in downtown highrise
The controversial redevelopment of the former RCMP site in downtown Kelowna has stirred up another…
Why gasoline is 10 cents cheaper in Vancouver than Okanagan, Kamloops
While the price of gasoline has dropped from more than $2 per litre over the…
Heavy snow on the way with warnings issued for Coquihalla, North Okanagan and Shuswap
A snowfall warning has been issued this afternoon for the Coquihalla Highway from Hope to…
Uride expanding, ready to take on Uber in Kelowna
A ride-hailing company manager doesn’t expect demand for ridership to decline with more competition in…
Drivers should be ready for winter weather in much of the Interior today
Highway alerts and snowfall warnings are in effect for Kamloops and the Okanagan today. Snowfall…
Incredible Hulk ready to ‘smash’ tasting of expensive cognac at West Kelowna winery
A West Kelowna winery is hosting an unusual and exclusive tasting event next month. Crown…
$300 million Callahan family feud leads to liquidation of Kelowna ‘Crown Jewel’
A decades-long battle between prominent Kelowna businessman Ted Callahan and his three brothers has led…
Kamloops family of 6 stuffed into 2 bedroom to afford rent
A family of six is living in a crammed two-bedroom rental in Kamloops because they…
Pubs in Kamloops, Kelowna busy for Canada’s World Cup opener
Pubs in Kamloops and Kelowna are where many Canadian soccer fans are about to watch…
iN VIDEO: Kicking Horse Canyon construction set to wrap up week early
Drivers will be able to travel the Trans-Canada Highway through Kicking Horse Canyon a week…
Kelowna Hells Angels prospect died in hospital after crash near Prince George
A Kelowna Hells Angels prospect is dead after a collision near Prince George. Jason Townsend,…
iN TRAFFIC: Watch out for winter conditions on several Interior highways
Highways throughout the Interior may be lacking friction today. DriveB.C. is reporting a long stretch…
Okanagan photographer’s outdoor winter photos published in Canadian magazine
An avid photographer in Vernon had his work published in a national magazine this month.…
Thai marijuana boosters rally to keep drug decriminalized
BANGKOK (AP) — Wearing T-shirts emblazoned with marijuana motifs and handling out samples, around 200…
Grower rebellion quashed at B.C. Tree Fruits special meeting
About 150 of 217 members of the B.C. Tree Fruits Cooperative attended a special meeting…
iN TRAFFIC: Watch out for fog and slippery sections on Interior highways
There are a few minor hazards for motorists to watch out for on Interior highways…
UPDATE: Gang unit involved in search for armed suspects during Coquihalla closure near Merritt
RCMP have released more information about the police incident that closed the Coquihalla Highway between…
Controversial downtown Kelowna rental highrise developer painted himself into a corner
The latest controversy around the proposed redevelopment of the former RCMP site in downtown Kelowna…
HOUSING CRISIS: Kamloops mom’s daily grind, living paycheque to paycheque
A small business owner and single mother of two is feeling the squeeze of housing…
iN TRAFFIC: Interior highways are abundant with black ice this morning
Motorists travelling through the Interior today are being warned of black ice, among other hazards.…